Eothen, or Traces of Travel Brought Home from the East - Paperback
Eothen, or Traces of Travel Brought Home from the East - Paperback
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by Alexander William Kinglake (Author), Simon C. Drew (Introduction by)
Eothen ("From the East") recaptures a bold young Englishman's exploits in the Middle East during the 1830s. Alexander William Kinglake recounts his rambles through the Balkans, Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Palestine, and Egypt in a style radically different from other travel books of his era. Rather than dwelling on art or monuments, Kinglake's captivating narrative focuses on the natives and their cities. His adventures ― populated by Bedouins, pashas, slave-traders, monks, pilgrims, and other colorfully drawn personalities ― include crossing the desolate Sinai with a four-camel caravan and a sojourn in plague-ridden Cairo. Victorian readers were captivated by Kinglake's chatty tone and his uncompromising honesty, and two centuries later this remarkable travelogue remains funny, fresh, and original. Presented here in a modern, up-to-date font, with an informative introduction by Simon C Drew. "My favorite travel book. Sparkling, ironic, and terrific fun." -- Jan Morris
Author Biography
Alexander William Kinglake (1809-91) was an English travel writer and Member of Parliament. He wrote an in-depth account of the Crimean War but is best remembered for this work, an account of his 1834-35 trip to the Balkans, Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, and Palestine.
